Senior Data Scientist

Summary

Join Sprout Social's Data Science and AI team as a Senior Data Scientist. Lead the development of statistical models and data analysis projects, collaborating with various teams to solve business challenges and drive revenue growth. Apply data science methodologies to optimize decision-making and translate complex insights into compelling narratives for stakeholders. The role requires 5+ years of experience in data science, strong proficiency in SQL and Python, and a proven track record of business impact. Preferred qualifications include experience leading projects in ambiguous environments and expertise in ML/AI methods. Sprout offers a comprehensive benefits program including insurance, paid time off, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a data scientist working with non-technical stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience driving GTM decision-making through strong proficiency in SQL for querying, transforming, and analyzing large datasets, as well as conducting statistical data analysis in Python, including modeling and data visualization with BI tools like Tableau
• A track record of quantifiable business impact through data science solutions in areas such as revenue, finance, sales, or go-to-market functions, with proven storytelling ability to translate insights into actionable strategies for stakeholders and executives

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of statistical models and data analysis, managing projects from concept to delivery
• Work closely with various go-to-market teams to solve complex business challenges, driving revenue growth for the company
• Drive a wide range of business analytics, strategic analysis, predictive modeling efforts, and self-service insights through BI ensuring insights are actionable, timely, impactful, and aligned with strategic goals
• Apply data science methodologies, including experimentation and causal analysis, to evaluate business strategies and optimize decision-making
• Translate complex data insights into compelling narratives tailored for stakeholder and executive audiences, ensuring clarity, relevance, and impact on GTM decision-making
• Empower team growth by upholding our standards and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable leading projects in an ambiguous environment and defining processes
• Broad and deep expertise in statistical, ML and AI methods, with a focus on solving business-oriented problems such as customer lifetime value prediction, churn analysis, forecasting, and segmentation
• Experience with model services, deployment technologies, and ML-Ops practices
• Familiar with cloud services and databases such as GCP, AWS, and Azure
• Experience designing self-service analytics tools that enable revenue, finance, sales, and GTM teams to access insights independently

Benefits

• Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families
• Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
• High-quality and well-maintained equipment—your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
• Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
• Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program and employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
• Beautiful, convenient, and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop and downtown Seattle, for those who prefer an office setting
• Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. Sprout maintains a remote workforce in many places in the United States
• Employees (and their dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, and Modern Health (a wellness benefit)
• Employees are able to enroll in Sprout’s company’s 401k plan, in which Sprout will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% with a maximum contribution
• Sprout offers “Flexible Paid Time Off” and ten paid holidays